Title
Approval of Bid Award for the 5th Avenue Paving Project
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to award and authorize the City Manager to sign the construction contract with Rognlin's, Inc. in the amount of $335,000.
Report
Issue:
Whether to award the low bid of $335,000 to Rognlin's, Inc. to construct the 5th Avenue Paving project.
Staff Contact:
Mark Russell, P.E., Director of Transportation, Public Works, 360.753.8762
Brett Bures, Project Manager, Public Works Engineering, 360.753.8290
Presenter(s):
Mark Russell, P.E., Director of Transportation, Public Works, 360.753.8762
Background and Analysis:
The 5th Avenue Paving project is part of Transportation's Pavement Preservation Program. This strategy seeks to maintain the City's streets at the lowest possible cost using various methods such as chip seal and asphalt paving. The goal is to extend the overall life of the City's streets and delay the need for expensive repairs and reconstruction.
This project paves 5th Avenue from Capitol Way to Water Street and adds pedestrian bulb-outs on each corner. It also removes a travel lane and widens the sidewalk for one block between Capitol Way and Columbia Street (see attached map). The intent is to enhance the pedestrian experience and provide additional space for businesses to create "place-making" type opportunities.
Before making this recommendation, Transportation staff analyzed the effects of removing the vehicle lane. They found it would have a minimal effect on traffic flow, adding only a few seconds of delay. A well-connected street grid in this area also gives drivers many route choices.
Staff has been coordinating with Olympia Downtown Association (ODA) and Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) members. Both organizations are supportive of this project.
The project is anticipated to start in May and be completed before Lakef...
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